Posts by Kelly Sargent
AI Is Driving a New Era of Data Center Power Demand
Global demand for data center power and placing new pressure on energy infrastructure, due to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. According to a recent Gartner news report, worldwide data center electricity consumption is projected to increase 26% in 2026, reaching approximately 565 terawatt-hours (TWh), up from 447 TWh in 2025. Global data center power…
Read MoreAI Growth Is Accelerating a Structural Shift in U.S. Energy Demand And Resilient Infrastructure Is Becoming Essential
Artificial intelligence adoption is reshaping the U.S. energy landscape at a pace that outstrips anything seen in the past two decades. New federal forecasts show that U.S. electricity consumption—already at record highs in 2025—will climb even further in 2026 and 2027, driven largely by the explosive growth of AI‑intensive data centers. The U.S. Energy Information…
Read MoreEnergy Storage Gains Momentum as Data Center Demand Accelerates
As AI adoption accelerates, data centers are becoming one of the fastest-growing drivers of electricity demand. According to Gartner, worldwide data center power demand is expected to rise 27% in 2026, reaching 132 gigawatts, up from 104 gigawatts in 2025. Gartner also projects demand could reach 290 gigawatts by 2030, underscoring the scale of infrastructure…
Read MoreHealthcare Innovation Trends for 2026: AI, MedTech, and the Future of Digital Healthcare
Grantchester Growth continues to monitor the rapid evolution of the healthcare industry as artificial intelligence, digital health, and advanced medical technologies reshape the future of patient care in 2026. Across the sector, healthcare organizations are increasingly investing in intelligent systems designed to improve efficiency, enhance diagnostics, and support better clinical outcomes. One of the strongest…
Read MoreAdvancing AI in Risk: Grantchester Growth and Bristol AI at the Executives in Workers’ Compensation Conference
Advancing AI in Risk Grantchester Growth, alongside portfolio company Bristol AI, will attend the Executives in Workers’ Compensation & Risk Conference on Tuesday, March 24. The conference brings together senior leaders, risk professionals, and industry innovators to explore emerging trends, regulatory developments, and strategies shaping the future of workers’ compensation and risk management. EWC Conference At…
Read MoreBristol AI: Is Your AI ‘Mission Ready’ or Just ‘Conference Ready’?
Reflections from AFCEA West 2026 Bristol AI‘s team spent the last week listening to the “AI Sprinkling” at several industry sessions and exhibits at the AFCEA West conference. While the exhibition halls are crowded with high-gloss AI verbiage, the keynote from CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle at WEST 2026 provided a much-needed reality check. The Navy’s new Hedge Strategy isn’t asking for…
Read MoreBristol AI Appoints Dr. Joseph Bradley as Chief Scientist for Defense and Government Division
San Diego, CA – January 29, 2026 – Bristol AI announced today the appointment of Dr. Joseph M. Bradley as Chief Scientist for its Defense and Government division, bringing decades of naval engineering expertise and AI-driven sustainment leadership to the company’s mission of transforming military readiness through advanced analytics. Dr. Bradley is a retired Engineering…
Read MoreBristol AI to Present at 2026 Department of War Maintenance Symposium
Bristol AI to Present at 2026 Department of War Maintenance Symposium Bristol AI is scheduled to present at the Department of War Maintenance Symposium, taking place January 20–23, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. The symposium, organized by SAE International and recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense, brings together thousands of military maintenance professionals, logisticians, industry…
Read MoreGrantchester Growth adds Bristol AI to its portfolio of companies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector
The portfolio expands with advanced AI solutions tailored for federal, defense, insurance, and healthcare sectors SAN DIEGO, Calif. – November 12, 2025 – Grantchester Growth, a leading global private equity firm, announced the formation of Bristol AI, establishing it as the newest company addition within its expanding portfolio of innovative firms. Bristol AI, known for its…
Read MoreClarios Acquires Maxwell Technologies Extending Commitment to New Low Voltage Energy Storage Opportunities
Clarios acquires Maxwell Technologies to boost supercapacitor energy storage solutions for mobility, grid, and industrial applications. November 12, 2025 – Grantchester Growth, a leading global private equity firm, announced Clarios, a global leader in low-voltage energy storage solutions, today announced its acquisition of Maxwell Technologies, a manufacturer of supercapacitor cells and modules utilized in mobility,…
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